they promised that the lockpick was going to be easier in patch 1.3 , so i was excited because i stopped playing because this, couldnt open even easy chest . now, the only thing they changed is the graphics of the lockpicking system its not even slightly easier, did they even fcking tested it on ps4 ?? because it will take at least 20-30 try to open a fcking easy chest, which will result in loading my game 2 or 3 time only to open the miller peshek chest. So its just iimpossible to open chests afterward without doing any noise… its so frustrating.
Do you think, that is worst on PS4 than on Xbox? Because on Xbox is it funny and easy, with easy locks. Maybe you are doing somethink wrong.
You’re doing it wrong. 
There… all better.
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I broke my first twenty picks on the miller’s easy chest on my first playthrough and just gave up.
On my second playthrough, I tried again, after reading some advice here.
The closer to the center of the whole circle the gold dot is… the easier it is.
If you find it and it’s on the edge, stop, stand up, and then start over. The location of the gold dot will change every time you stop and start over. Wait until it is close to the middle.
If it’s on the left side, start your rotation with your left stick on the left. If it’s up top, start the rotation of your left stick up top.
Try to rotate as quickly as you possibly can. Practice being fast.
Try to rotate both analog sticks at the same time, at the same speed. That will usually keep the dot in the right place through the entire pick of the lock.
Never save your game just before you open a chest. That can start a bug where you can’t open chests anymore.
That’s about all I got… I sucked at first, but decided to work at it… and I use a PS4. And had a very similar experience to you on my first try. It’s very frustrating.
Just takes some practice and time; you’ll get it. The new graphics were a relief to me as I thought they might redo the entire interface, it is now easier to track where to hold the gold ball thing.
Buy training, get picks from bandits and keep practicing. You’ll get it.
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I was in the same position not too long ago. Lockpicking was impossible for me even after 1.3 but now after some time I have no problems at all, at least with easy chests. So I had the same problem and I can only advise you to keep trying. It will also get a lot easier once you reach level 3.
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Frankly, after 1.3 patch i find lockpicking too easy.
That’s because I practiced a lot.
I can open very hard locks at first try.
Noise depends also from your stealth abilities, I guess, and the clothes you wear.
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this article is pretty helpful ive posted it b4 to other players. if your controller vibration is on try Lockpicking with it turned off https://www.vg247.com/2018/03/01/kingdom-come-deliverance-lockpicking-guide-how-to-lockpick-where-to-get-lockpicks/
It is much easier now. You just need ro get better at it.
Is everyone else as sick as I am about the daily posts about lockpicking? Jeezus. Practice, practice, practice. Buy picks from Miller Woytek and get the F to work. Get to level 3, take the buff, practice more, get to Level 5, pay Peshek for training, get to 6 and open Very Hard Locks in one try… FFS. I broke 30+ picks until i opened my second lock, then away we go. I open locks at level 6 that PS4 says “This lock is too difficult”.
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Yes, it’s becoming ridiculous. It’s like any kind of a challenge in a game is perceived as not normal or broken or bugged. Lockpicking works just right, hard the first levels, easier afterwards, RPG guys, remember? Yesterday I tried to play a Harp, it’s impossible, it’s broken, it’s a joke, the guy who made it should be ashamed…
I completely agree.
And, I have to say, in the beginning of the game I payed whoever could train me in lockpicking and used the trunk on the back of Peshek’s mill, you can unlock it a lot of times. And I practiced in trunks in the middle of the woods, after killing bandits.
I think I broke no more than 2-3 lockpicks in the whole game: the first perk you have to choose is “Lasting lockpicks” at level 3. It will make the difference because with that perk lockpicks last longer.
Then it’s all practice.
Anyway, this is all part of the game. It’s challenging, like the rest of the game.